Overview of the Michigan Court System

Goals for this training:

This training should provide employees with an understanding of and introduction to:

1. The structure of the Michigan Court System

2. Michigan Court Rules and how they guide court actions

3. The history of the local court in which they work

4. The functions and locations of the various divisions of the local court

Available Resources:

• "Handbook of Legal Terms"

• "The Michigan Court Rules: A Guide for Court Support Personnel"

• "Your Guide to Accessing Michigan Courts"

• Organizational Chart of Michigan Judicial System is available on-line at the Michigan Supreme Court website.

• All About The Courts is offered on the Michigan Supreme Court website. This page answers some of the most often asked questions about the court system along with general information about court process and procedure. http://courts.mi.gov/scao/selfhelp/intro/court.htm